2026-07-21 18:48:21"Arghhhhh!"
Lin Jiang screamed in agony as an unbearable wave of scorching heat surged through his body, channeled from the razor-sharp claw of the Red-Eyed Dragon.
"Hahaha! Enjoy it, boy! Consider this your first trial—a test of how strong you truly are!" the Red-Eyed Dragon laughed.
The eleven-year-old Lin Jiang collapsed to the ground, rolling back and forth as the searing heat spread throughout his entire body.
It flowed through every vein and every drop of blood, causing excruciating pain that he simply could not endure.
Boom!!
Desperate to release the unbearable heat, Lin Jiang began punching everything around him.
Massive boulders, thick tree trunks—anything within reach became the target of his fists as he struggled against the burning agony consuming his body.
The sight brought a satisfied smile to the Red-Eyed Dragon's face.
That was exactly what he had expected.
"Show me that your body is truly strong!" the dragon declared.
Punch after punch crashed into the giant rocks until the boy's small fists split open, blood dripping from his torn skin.
"It has begun," the Red-Eyed Dragon muttered.
Yet strangely, with every strike, the unbearable heat inside Lin Jiang gradually faded away.
Finally, after delivering his last punch with every ounce of strength he had left, the scorching sensation vanished completely.
Thud!!
His exhausted body collapsed to the ground, unconscious.
He had completely drained himself under the overwhelming force of the dragon's blazing energy.
"It is time for you to begin a new journey, young one. Your destiny began the moment you inherited the Sword of the Dark Ruler," the Red-Eyed Dragon said.
The dragon slowly approached Lin Jiang's unconscious body.
"Everything you need is inside this cave. Train here, and do not leave until you have gained enough strength to survive the Underworld."
Whoosh!!
The Red-Eyed Dragon transformed into a crimson beam of light and entered Lin Jiang's body.
At that very moment, a dragon-shaped tattoo with glowing crimson eyes appeared on Lin Jiang's right arm.
"I will only appear when you are truly cornered, boy," the dragon's voice echoed before silence filled the cave once more.
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It was not until midnight that Lin Jiang finally regained consciousness.
The first thing he felt was the stinging pain in his swollen fists.
"My luck is truly terrible..." he muttered bitterly.
With barely any strength left, Lin Jiang staggered deeper into the cave.
His eyes immediately fell upon the Demon Staff standing firmly embedded in the ground.
"Can I pull it out now? Didn't the Red-Eyed Dragon already give me inner energy?" he wondered.
Only then did he remember that the Red-Eyed Dragon should have been with him.
"Where did the Red-Eyed Dragon go?" Lin Jiang asked himself.
"Everything you need is inside the cave."
The dragon's voice echoed in his mind—the very last words it had spoken before merging with his body.
"Everything I need is inside the cave? Then I'd better take a look," Lin Jiang said.
Without hesitation, he hurried farther into the cave.
Inside, he found countless treasure chests, all tightly sealed.
"What are all these?" he wondered.
Unable to contain his curiosity, he opened the first chest.
It was filled with an enormous collection of ancient cultivation manuals.
"So I won't be lonely anymore," Lin Jiang said with a grin as he opened another chest.
Inside the second chest were thousands of Demon Spirit Cores.
To Lin Jiang, they were priceless treasures.
In the martial world, one of the fastest ways to increase one's cultivation was by absorbing the energy contained within Demon Spirit Cores.
Now, countless of them lay right before his eyes.
He opened another chest.
This one was filled with an immeasurable fortune in gold coins.
The next chest was the same.
And the one after that.
Every chest contained mountains of gold until he finally reached the very last one—a small chest plated entirely in gold.
"This one's different. It's smaller... and covered in gold."
Curious, Lin Jiang slowly opened it.
He frowned.
Inside was only a single ring engraved with the image of a dragon.
"What kind of ring is this?"
He picked it up and carefully examined it.
For some reason, he was certain it was no ordinary ring.
"I'm sure it's a treasure, but I have no idea what it does."
After hesitating for a moment, he placed the ring back into the chest and returned to the treasure manuals.
"Hopefully one of these books explains that ring."
Lin Jiang quickly searched through the manuals.
Most of them were techniques that were currently beyond his use.
Only a handful were suitable for him.
Eventually, he found a manual explaining the proper use of Demon Spirit Cores.
"So it's not as simple as I thought."
The manual explained that Demon Spirit Cores could not be absorbed carelessly.
If used improperly, the violent energy within them could seriously damage the cultivator's body.
"Wait... isn't this the same ring from earlier?"
Lin Jiang exclaimed as he spotted an illustration in the book.
Excited, he hurriedly read the description beneath it.
His eyes widened in disbelief.
"The Ring of Space and Time... A treasure beyond all value!" the young boy exclaimed.
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Chapter 16
Several days after obtaining the White Flame Sword, Lin Jiang left the weapon shop with a radiant smile, hugging the treasured sword tightly in his arms.“Do you really have to hold it like that, Lin Jiang?” Elder Phi An asked with a chuckle.“Master, this treasure is extraordinary. I'm afraid someone might steal it.”“No one but you can wield that sword, Lin Jiang. It has already chosen you as its master. Only you can unleash its true power,” Elder Phi An replied as he led Lin Jiang into a luxurious restaurant.“Eat as much as you want, my disciple.”“Thank you, Master!”Without hesitation, Lin Jiang began enjoying the feast spread across the table. It had been a long time since he had eaten such a lavish meal.Before he had even finished, two men approached and sat at their table.“Elder Phi An, it seems the two of you won't be able to finish all this food. Would you like us to help?” one of them joked.“Elder An Chi?” Phi An exclaimed, his face lighting up.“Hahaha! My old friend!”
Chapter 15
Filled with excitement, Lin Jiang followed Elder Phi An through the bustling streets of Sampa City. Before long, they arrived at an enormous weapon shop."You may choose any weapon you like, Lin Jiang," Elder Phi An said with a smile. "I won't stop you.""Really, Master?" Lin Jiang asked, his eyes lighting up."Of course."As they entered, one of the attendants immediately greeted them."Welcome, Elder Phi An! Are you here to purchase another weapon?""Yes. Take us to the sword section.""Right this way, Elder."The attendant led Lin Jiang and Elder Phi An into a spacious room dedicated entirely to swords.More than a dozen weapon racks lined the walls, displaying blades ranging from ordinary quality to the finest craftsmanship."Who is the sword for, Elder Phi An?" the attendant asked."For my disciple. Let him choose whichever sword he desires."With that, Elder Phi An took a seat and patiently waited."Very well, Elder. I'll prepare some tea for you."Not long afterward, a stout mi
Chapter 14
The White Skull Sect was one of the most renowned sects in the Underworld, enjoying a prestigious reputation throughout the martial world.Elder Phi An had led the sect for more than twenty years, and under his leadership, the White Skull Sect had grown stronger and more influential than ever before.However, in recent years, the sect had begun to decline.The reason was simple—It had failed to produce any truly gifted disciples.The most obvious example came during the last Martial Tournament, held five years earlier.Not a single disciple from the White Skull Sect managed to advance beyond the first round.Every one of them was eliminated immediately.The tournament was held only once every five years.Although the next tournament was still three years away, the thought of it already gave Elder Phi An countless sleepless nights.For the past two years, he had searched tirelessly for a talented disciple capable of restoring the sect's former glory.Yet every attempt had ended in dis
Chapter 13
Lin Jiang stood frozen as the crimson light from the Monkey Demon merged into his body.His absent-minded expression immediately caught the attention of Kun Liong and Mi Li."Hey, idiot! Why are you just standing there?"Kun Liong slapped Lin Jiang on the shoulder.Smack!Startled by the sudden touch, Lin Jiang instinctively knocked Kun Liong's hand away.The unexpected reaction left Kun Liong stunned."What do you think you're doing, brat?" Kun Liong barked."Ah... I'm sorry! Please forgive me, Senior!"Lin Jiang quickly clasped his fists in apology.Mi Li narrowed her eyes."Do you think you can defeat us?""No, Senior Mi. I'm no match for either of you."Still irritated, Kun Liong held up the Monkey Demon's Demon Core."Do you want this Demon Core too?""You were the one who killed the Monkey Demon, Senior. The Demon Core naturally belongs to you.""Good. At least you know your place."Kun Liong lightly slapped Lin Jiang across the face in an arrogant display of superiority."Remem
Chapter 12
Possessing the Thousand and One Medical Arts Manual did not automatically make Lin Jiang a skilled healer. In truth, he had no idea how to prepare medicine or treat the wounds on his chest."Perhaps I simply don't have any talent for medicine," Lin Jiang muttered.With a helpless sigh, he returned the medical manual to the Ring of Space and Time.Instead of worrying about his injuries, he decided to let nature take its course, believing they would eventually heal on their own.Without further delay, Lin Jiang headed back into the forest inhabited by the demon race.His objective was simple—Kill as many demons as possible.Boom!!Not long after entering the Demon Forest, a deafening explosion echoed through the trees.The violent sound immediately caught Lin Jiang's attention.He rushed toward its source.When he arrived, he found two young cultivators locked in battle against a Bear Demon.The pair fought remarkably well together.Although the Bear Demon had reached the Fifth Stage o
Chapter 11
"Hah!!"Lin Jiang and the Monkey Demon leaped into the air at the same time, each pouring every last ounce of their remaining inner energy into a single decisive attack.The Monkey Demon relied on its razor-sharp claws.Lin Jiang trusted only the thrust of the Demon Staff.The outcome of this clash would determine who lived... and who died.Crash!!The Demon Staff, far longer than the Monkey Demon's reach, pierced straight through the demon's chest.Slash!!Empowered by the full force of Lin Jiang's inner energy, the staff tore through the Monkey Demon's body and emerged from its back."Aaargh!!"The Monkey Demon let out an agonizing roar.The pain from the Demon Staff's strike was beyond anything it had ever experienced."Die!"With a swift motion, Lin Jiang pulled the Demon Staff free before raising it high above his head."Heaven-Shattering Strike!"Boom!!The Demon Staff came crashing down.The Monkey Demon's skull exploded under the overwhelming force of the blow.The demon that
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